The decision by the National Communications Authority (NCA) to reduce the permissible call drop rate to below 1% is not merely welcome; it is overdue. For too long, Ghanaian consumers have borne the cost of dropped calls, failed connections, delayed messages, and inconsistent data speeds, while operators continued to report compliance within outdated performance thresholds. […] The post Consumers

By By Samuel Adjetey Osekre Trade is the engine of economic prosperity, enabling nations to convert comparative advantage into shared prosperity. In West Africa, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) was established in 1975 to promote economic cooperation, regional integration, and free trade across 15 member states, including Benin, Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, and […] The post Enhancing

By Nathaniel LOMOTEY Philanthropist and CEO, Nagmas Ltd., Ghana. Ghana’s real estate sector has evolved into one of the most strategic pillars of the national economy. For policymakers, developers, financial institutions, investors, construction firms and diaspora stakeholders, the sector now represents more than property transactions. It is a capital market, an employment generator, a social […] The post Real

DigiVibe, a project by the AFOS Foundation in partnership with the Women Entrepreneurs Rise Network (WERise) and other partners, has announced the Business Booster Workshop Series, a hands-on, in-person training designed to equip female entrepreneurs with practical digital and AI skills to scale their businesses sustainably. Slated for March 2026 in Greater Accra and the […] The post Capacity

Year-on-year inflation rate eased further to 3.3 percent in February 2026, marking the 14th consecutive monthly decline and the lowest level recorded since the 2021 CPI rebasing, the Ghana Statistical Service has announced. The rate represents a 0.5 percentage-point drop from the 3.8 percent recorded in January 2026 and a sharp decline from 23.1 percent […] The post Inflation drops to 3.3% in February

By Nancy Evelyn Korkor OHENEBA-DORNYO Banking is often seen as a numbers game—figures on screens, reports, projections, and targets. Yet behind every loan approval, treasury trade, risk assessment, or customer decision is a human mind working under pressure. In Ghana’s fast-evolving financial sector, bankers are required to think clearly and act decisively in environments shaped […] The post Mental

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Wasa Akropong Shareholders of Amenfiman Rural Bank PLC have given authorisation to the board of directors and management to undertake a non-renounceable right issue of shares. The shareholders also supported the bank’s transitioning into a community bank as part of efforts to strengthen its capital base and position it for expanded operations […] The post Amenfiman

By Raymond Acquah When the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, says “we do not eat macroeconomics,” the remark may generate applause. But it does not withstand serious economic scrutiny. Ghanaians may not literally consume macroeconomic theory, but every meal on the table is shaped by it. The price of kenkey, rice, cooking oil and transport to […] The post Yes,

FirstBank Ghana Limited has announced the appointment of Ms. Rosie Ebe-Arthur as Acting Board Chairperson, following the resignation of Mr. Kofo Majekodunmi, who served as Board Chairman from 2021 to 2026. Ms. Ebe-Arthur brings to the role extensive experience in human capital management, organisational leadership, and corporate governance across Africa and the United Kingdom. A […] The post FirstBank 

By Dr Andrews Ayiku Ghana’s youth are at the forefront of potential change-makers in a time when innovation, digital transformation, and entrepreneurial agility are shaping the global economy more. Young Ghanaians, who make up more than 60% of the population under 35, have the vitality, inventiveness, and flexibility required to lead the country toward greater […] The post Why

By Juanita SALLAH Africa has long been the birthplace of wonder and wealth, as well as the furnace of human civilization. Gold has been more than just a natural resource from the banks of the Nile to the Birim River; it has also represented identity, power, and fate. The story of gold in Ghana and […] The post The Golden Axis: Ghana, Egypt and the future of power appeared first on

By Ebenezer NJOKU The Venture Capital Trust Fund has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the 24-Hour Economy Secretariat to establish a dedicated financing vehicle for small and medium-sized enterprises intending to operate around the clock, the fund’s chief executive confirmed during an executive site visit to portfolio companies in Accra. The agreement, first […] The post VCTF

By Kingsley Webora TANKEH The PwC Africa Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2025 has revealed that nearly half the jobs across Africa are expected to be impacted by the Artificial Intelligence (AI) boom within the next three years. It revealed that while workers on the continent report higher levels of optimism, trust in leadership and […] The post 49% of jobs face AI disruption – PwC

By Elizabeth PUNSU, Wasa Akropong Shareholders of Amenfiman Rural Bank PLC have given authorisation to the board of directors and management to undertake a non-renounceable right issue of shares. The shareholders also supported the bank’s transitioning into a community bank as part of efforts to strengthen its capital base and position it for expanded operations […] The post Amenfiman

…as he pledges unambiguous support for Procurement Practicing Bill Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has made a strong case for the passage of the Procurement Practicing Bill, which is currently before Cabinet, to entrench professionalism and ethical conduct in the practice of procurement in the country. In a speech read on his behalf at the […] The post Nation

Delta Air Lines has appointed Matt Long as Managing Director, Europe & Africa as the airline continues to invest in the trans-Atlantic market, ahead of what will be its busiest-ever summer schedule to the region. In this role, Matt will help ensure Delta continues to deliver the thoughtful, reliable and best-in-class experience customers expect when flying across the Atlantic. Europe and Africa continue to be strategically important regions, driving a significant share of

Samsung has announced the Galaxy S26 series, powered by the most intuitive, proactive and adaptive Galaxy AI experiences yet and designed to simplify the tasks people do on their phones every day. From managing plans and finding information to capturing and refining content, Galaxy S26 reduces the effort and number of steps required to get […] The post Samsung unveils most

The Black Stars have qualified for the FIFA World Cup 2026. In boardrooms across Ghana, a familiar instinct is already surfacing: increase the budget. But as we look toward 2026, it is worth confronting a more uncomfortable reality. World Cup cycles are not budget events. They are behavioural events. Large cultural moments do not  increase the […] The post The

In an exciting new chapter for creativity and creatives in Ghana, Minimie Atsomo proudly announces the launch of the Minimie Laugh it Off Creator Challenge, a creative initiative running under its playful and lighthearted platform “Laugh It Off.” The launch highlighted the brand’s philosophy of celebrating creativity and self-expression, while providing a platform to showcase […] The post Minimie

In a landmark move to boost financial literacy and human capital development in Ghana, the University of Gold Coast and the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening collaboration in finance education, professional development, and executive training. The signing ceremony was attended by key officials from […] The post University